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Seven Years War
The Seven Years War took place during 1756-1763 and involved the main great powers of Europe during the 18th century. France, Austria, and Russia were allies against Prussia and Great Britain in the fight of colonial power struggles between France and Great Britain and the attempt of the Austrian Habsburgs to win back their land. In the end, Great Britain was victorious and claimed their land. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution occurred when the Thirteen Colonies in America broke away from the British Empire to form their own independent country, the United States of America. The revolution was a result of the little representation colonists had, harsh taxes that were imposed upon them, religious differences, and disagreements with Britain’s monarchy system. -
Colonization of Australia
On January 26, 1788, the first fleet of British ships arrived at Sydney Cove, New South Wales a Great Britain flag was raised by Governor Arthur Phillip. This action marked the proclamation of British sovereignty and rule over the eastern coast of Australia. Australia would not be unified until 1901. -
Napoleon Invading Egypt
Napoleon defeated the Mamluk forces in 1798 as they invaded Egypt in 1798 it establish Egypt as a new French colony which would be far cheaper and easier than trying to invade the British Isles. -
Haitian Revolution
Inspired by the French Revolution, Haitians, who grew tired of their white superiors, held a slave revolt in Saint Dominque which sparked the Haitian Revolution of 1804. -
Cape Colony
The Cape Colony was the first European colony in South Africa. Though the Dutch initially controlled it, the Cape Colony was subsequently invaded and taken over by the British. After war broke out again, British forces were sent once more to the Cape Colony. After a battle in January 1806 on the shores of Table Bay, Dutch forces surrendered to the British. The Cape Colony was Britians first major hold in Africa. -
Congress of Vienna
European leaders gathered at the Congress of Vienna to settle peace. The redrew the map of Europe including the bounderies of Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia. They also restorted prerevolutionary governments where it was possible. -
Mexican Independence
The struggle for Mexican Independence dates back to the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs. Ever since, Mexico wanted to be released for its Spanish superiors. The War of Independence lead by Mexican-born Spaniards finally made independence possible in 1821. -
Monroe Doctrine
In the Monroe Doctrine, the United States claimed to defend the entire Western Hemisphere against all outside interventions. However, this did not stop the US from intervening with Latin American affairs. -
Opium Wars
The Opium War was a war between Britain and the Qing Empire that was a result of the Qing's refusal to permit the import of opium into it's territories. After winning, the British imposed the one-sided Treaty of Nanking on China. -
Commodore Perry
Perry played a big role in opening Japan to the west during this event. He took a fleet of ships to Japan's coast, pointed the ships guns at the shore and demanded they trade. That event led to the Convention of Kanagawa and Open Door Policy. -
Sepoy Rebellion
This was the most well known upsising in India during the British takeover. Imperialism had affected Indians way of life and almost nothing had to be done to set them off. The British quickly and brutually put down this rebellion. -
Suez Canal
This is a water-way that connects the Mediterranean and Red seas. The British built it and it enabled trade between Europe and Asia without going around Africa. -
Boer Wars
There were two wars where the British fought settlers of Boer. The first was the First Anglo-Boer War and the second was Second Anglo-Boer War. During the wars, the British rounded up women and children and put them in concentration camps. -
Panama Canal
The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama. The French first attempted to build it in 1881, but failed and the United States later built it. The canal made trade and the movement of warships easier. The US helped insight a rebellion to get the piece of land around the building site. -
Berlin Conference
This was between 1884 and 1885. Otto Van Bismarck assembled this meeting to split up Africa among European powers. Only two places were left independent after the Europeans took over Africa. This exlempifid how Germany had come out as a great power. -
Indian National Congress
This was an all-indian group that met to petition British reforms in India. They were self appointed and mainly Hindus. They opposed the new muslim league. December 28th, 1885 was the first meeting. -
Takeover of Hawaii
The United States took over Hawaii at this time. They overthrew Queen Lilokalani. The US wanted Hawaii's annexation to the states. -
Boxer Rebellion
This was a violent anti-foreign movement in China. It was in oppsition to imperialism in China, especially by Europeans after the Opium Wars. -
All Indian Muslim League
The All-India Muslim League was a group of Muslims who were loyal to the British rule. They worked hard to obtain Muslim rights and to prevent hostility towards Muslims.
